According to Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox are the winner of the Eric Gagne sweepstakes pending Gagne's consent and a review of medical records. Rosenthal says Gagne might share the closer role with Jonathan Papelbon; it would not be shocking to see Papelbon become the setup man for the rest of the year. That would be a hell of a 1-2 punch regardless and a huge asset for the playoffs.

No word on which prospects went to Texas yet.

NJReds

07-31-2007, 03:05 PM

Toss in Okajima and you have the new version of the Nasty Boys.

Strikes Out Looking

07-31-2007, 03:06 PM

From a purely selfish point of view, I hope this doesn't happen. Papelbon is my closer on my fantasy team.

From a realistic view, the Sox will be hard to beat with a healthy Gagne in that bullpen.

flyer85

07-31-2007, 03:11 PM

from ESPN

Looks like Gagne might go to the Red Sox, possibly for Kason Gabbard and David Murphy. Apparently the Sox are waiting to see if Gagne will waive his no-trade clause,

Matt700wlw

07-31-2007, 03:24 PM

Pappelbon, Gagne.

I'm sure the Yankees love that.

NJReds

07-31-2007, 03:47 PM

I can't see why Gagne wouldn't waive his no-trade for a chance at a ring.

Matt700wlw

07-31-2007, 03:48 PM

With this deal, the Red Sox just shortened their games by 2 or 3 innings (if they're winning, of course).

blumj

07-31-2007, 04:04 PM

I can't see why Gagne wouldn't waive his no-trade once they guarantee his incentives.
Fixed that for you. Hey, Scott Boras is in charge now, you know.

Reds Fanatic

07-31-2007, 04:16 PM

According to CNNSI the trade is done if Gagne will waive his no-trade clause: